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you have usually by the first week of the semester to get your financial aid figured out, and if you cant and you cant pay out of pocket, then you need to drop your classes by the drop/add date. fasfa usually takes 2 weeks - 1 month to get your answer.

I start Walden University this fall, and my financial aid has already been awarded, I even received my disbursement date as well. I'm just 20 credits from earning my bachelors degree. I believe if you're a new student, then you may experience a delay in your financial aid if you apply late. So if you plan on starting this fall, then you need to go on the FAFSA website and get started soon.

You get approved for a particular amount prior to classes starting. You pre-register and then they give you an extension. Usually the 3-4th week of class the funds are dispursed-the classes are paid for and the remainder you get.

Before classes start, you can go to the book store on campus and use your book line of credit to buy your books and supplies.

Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. I think it really depends on the college. I agree that you might have to pay for the books, though, unless you can wait to get them for a few days for the financial aid to go through. Even then, it might take a few days, so prepare to buy them, just in case. If you have to buy the books, check online, first, like Amazon.com. They have a few sellers that sell used textbooks for way cheaper than they would be at the bookstore. Sorry if I'm no help, that's just how it is here.